I have the sluggish technologies ambience pack. It’s lead lined so not so great for uphill. Great for downhill though. I use it for transporting my owls to their grandmothers ranch.
Love that pink fox! ❤Obviously, it's imperative to ensure the bag works well. Great review Mat you've sold it to me. Maybe a salesman position would suit you well. The company should be very pleased 😊
I have one on the Carradice rack mounted on my “gravel” bike. I think it makes a “road” bike vastly more practical because for little weight penalty I can make quick trips to the store for a few items. Also frequently store my lock in it. Mounted on the seat it is mostly blocked by your body, so I’m guessing there is very little aero penalty.
Hi Mat. Your first three reviews were of items that I need, and probably will get those actual versions. I also need a new, large volume handlebar bag for my road touring bike. Is this going to be 4/4 ? This channel is costing me a fortune 😁🤣 Expensive it may be but how many thirty quid eBay copies from SunshineBarBagCo would it outlast, and more importantly, this probably won't fail on you like a cheap copy. Cheers 👍
Ho Tony. You're right about the cheaper eBay bags. This bag is well made, and for every day it serves me on the trail it becomes more reasonably priced. Sorry I'm costing you so much..I'll review something cheaper next time. Cheers.
@@matryderreviews Yes indeed, that's exactly how I look at it, the longer I have it then the cheaper it becomes. Plus, you're getting good quality and a more pleasing experience from day 1 with better kit. I'm selling my least used kidney in advance of your next review. Cheers.
I was going to say something similar! Mat does have good taste in gear. I have a perfectly fine Ortlieb bar bag I use on my road touring bike, but now I want one of these, or the smaller 7.5l version they also do!
Hello Mat, Thanks for your channels, I appreciate your perspectives and insights on the GDMBR! Since you say that you’re going to keep the Zeitgeist on this bike, what are you going to switch to on your other bike for the next long tour? Thanks!
Have you decided on a rack to stop it bouncing around? In your review of the GDMBR with Bill and John you mentioned that Bill's rack worked well. Wondering what it was?
Hi. Sorry for the delay. Bill had a Tumbleweed rack which was designed for his bike. I've since bought an Old Man Mountain Divide rack but haven't been out on that bike much recently. Here's a link to a video where I show it. Cheers. th-cam.com/video/FEYp_wdbP8w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UtUOhYSt5EbIQ9eJ
I have the sluggish technologies ambience pack. It’s lead lined so not so great for uphill. Great for downhill though. I use it for transporting my owls to their grandmothers ranch.
Sluggish Technologies make some good stuff. Slightly poisonous but good. Your owls didn't live long did they?
Love that pink fox! ❤Obviously, it's imperative to ensure the bag works well. Great review Mat you've sold it to me.
Maybe a salesman position would suit you well. The company should be very pleased 😊
The fox is the best bit. It's an awesome bag!
I have one on the Carradice rack mounted on my “gravel” bike. I think it makes a “road” bike vastly more practical because for little weight penalty I can make quick trips to the store for a few items. Also frequently store my lock in it. Mounted on the seat it is mostly blocked by your body, so I’m guessing there is very little aero penalty.
Sounds like it works well. It definitely makes sense to have it mounted on the seat. I really like this bag. It's served me well. Cheers 👍
Hi Mat.
Your first three reviews were of items that I need, and probably will get those actual versions.
I also need a new, large volume handlebar bag for my road touring bike.
Is this going to be 4/4 ? This channel is costing me a fortune 😁🤣
Expensive it may be but how many thirty quid eBay copies from SunshineBarBagCo would it outlast, and more importantly, this probably won't fail on you like a cheap copy.
Cheers 👍
Ho Tony. You're right about the cheaper eBay bags. This bag is well made, and for every day it serves me on the trail it becomes more reasonably priced. Sorry I'm costing you so much..I'll review something cheaper next time. Cheers.
@@matryderreviews
Yes indeed, that's exactly how I look at it, the longer I have it then the cheaper it becomes. Plus, you're getting good quality and a more pleasing experience from day 1 with better kit.
I'm selling my least used kidney in advance of your next review.
Cheers.
I was going to say something similar! Mat does have good taste in gear. I have a perfectly fine Ortlieb bar bag I use on my road touring bike, but now I want one of these, or the smaller 7.5l version they also do!
@COYSMike We are all gear addicts!
Hello Mat,
Thanks for your channels, I appreciate your perspectives and insights on the GDMBR! Since you say that you’re going to keep the Zeitgeist on this bike, what are you going to switch to on your other bike for the next long tour?
Thanks!
Have you decided on a rack to stop it bouncing around? In your review of the GDMBR with Bill and John you mentioned that Bill's rack worked well. Wondering what it was?
Hi. Sorry for the delay. Bill had a Tumbleweed rack which was designed for his bike. I've since bought an Old Man Mountain Divide rack but haven't been out on that bike much recently. Here's a link to a video where I show it. Cheers.
th-cam.com/video/FEYp_wdbP8w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UtUOhYSt5EbIQ9eJ
@@matryderreviews Thanks Mat
How wide are your bars? They seem to clear the bag well.
They do clear the bag well. Here's a link with all the specs
velo-orange.com/products/crazy-bars-2
I don’t think mine came with that many foam blocks. I think I had 6 total
I can't remember how many this came with. I may have added some.